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14 years 5 months ago #864
by Apprentice
How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show? was created by Apprentice
I\'m preparing for my magic debut in about a month at the tender age of 62. I\'ve collected for years now I want to perform since I retired from my 9 to 5 job. I\'ve been told to keep kids shows about 30 minutes and to move along quickly to keep their attention span. How many tricks would be appropriate for this age group and recommended times. Patter takes time, so is the rule \"more patter and less effect?\" or \"less patter and more effect?\" Thanks! bob
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14 years 5 months ago #865
by mattr
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Replied by mattr on topic Re:How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show?
I think you will be in the 3-5 minute range per routine. If you are just starting out, always have a few stand-by tricks to fill the time out. I would think about the routines in terms of interactions with the kids rather than patter. For more on this read \"Seriously Silly\" It\'s fine to have some story to go along with it, but think about how often the kids get to do something such as say (or yell) the magic word. The interactions may be one-on-one with a volunteer or with a group of kids. Pick up a copy of the Seriously Silly book by David Kaye and/or the video and this will give your a great idea of how much of the routine is the trick and how much is the business around the trick. Remember: It\'s not about the magic, the magic is just the excuse to have fun, laugh, and be silly. If they are amazed at that end, that\'s a great bonus.
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14 years 5 months ago #871
by Apprentice
Replied by Apprentice on topic Re:How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show?
Great advice!! Thanks! Bob
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13 years 4 days ago #1096
by Dynamike
Replied by Dynamike on topic Re:How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show?
Start performing for birthday parties at relatives houses for free. Record yourself on video.When you examine the video. Study how long you kept their attention. Study what tricks generated more laughter. Study what trick you require should be last as the grand finale. Study how you lost their attention with certain tricks. It will not mean the trick is bad. It means it is not presented right for that audience.
Remember, there is no such thing of a good trick. It all depends on how the trick is presented.
Another good DVD to learn more from is Chris Capehart\'s Kidding Around.
Remember, there is no such thing of a good trick. It all depends on how the trick is presented.
Another good DVD to learn more from is Chris Capehart\'s Kidding Around.
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13 years 4 days ago #1098
by mattr
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Replied by mattr on topic Re:How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show?
I have also seen that a new DVD was released by the Great Zucchini, see also:
magicgizmo.com/home/Childrens-Shows/the-...-great-zucchini.html
It focuses on the pre-school market which he excels in. I haven\'t seen it, but want to get it.
magicgizmo.com/home/Childrens-Shows/the-...-great-zucchini.html
It focuses on the pre-school market which he excels in. I haven\'t seen it, but want to get it.
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11 years 8 months ago #1240
by jnrussell23
Replied by jnrussell23 on topic Re:How many tricks for ages 6-10 in one show?
Not sure where I got this advice, but it was very helpful: kids like fast-paced, showy, colorful magic.
I discovered this after doing a show where I excitedly introduced two new tricks: miser\'s dream and my version of the multiplying golf balls/cups & balls. Both routines bombed. It wasn\'t until later that I realized those two effects may have been to \"cerebral\" for my young audience (though I\'ve seen other miser\'s dream performances with kids).
You have to bring the effects down to the level of comprehension of your audience. What is entertaining to a child at 5, may bore a child of 10 and vice versa!
I discovered this after doing a show where I excitedly introduced two new tricks: miser\'s dream and my version of the multiplying golf balls/cups & balls. Both routines bombed. It wasn\'t until later that I realized those two effects may have been to \"cerebral\" for my young audience (though I\'ve seen other miser\'s dream performances with kids).
You have to bring the effects down to the level of comprehension of your audience. What is entertaining to a child at 5, may bore a child of 10 and vice versa!
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